Radiology Billing Services in California
California's radiology practices face unique billing challenges shaped by Blue Shield of California / Anthem's commercial rules, Medi-Cal requirements, and Noridian Medicare policies. Our AAPC-certified coders specialize in both CA payer rules and radiology coding complexity.
Why California Radiology Practices Need Specialized Billing
California's healthcare market includes 110,000+ physicians, and radiology practices here face a payer market dominated by Blue Shield of California / Anthem on the commercial side and Medi-Cal on the public payer side. Medicare claims are processed through Noridian, which applies its own Local Coverage Determinations that directly affect radiology procedure coverage and medical necessity requirements. Generic billing teams without CA specific knowledge leave revenue on the table.
Radiology billing itself is complex. Radiology coding requires understanding of professional (mod 26) vs technical (mod TC) component billing, contrast administration rules (with/without/both), and the complex coding for interventional radiology procedures. When you combine this coding complexity with California's specific payer rules, authorization requirements, and 5 Medi-Cal managed care plans that each have their own billing rules, you need a team that understands both dimensions. Go Medical Billing provides that expertise at 2.49% of collections, serving radiology practices from Los Angeles to Oakland and across California.
Top CPT Codes for Radiology in California
Our CA coders handle these radiology codes daily, applying Noridian Medicare rules and Blue Shield of California / Anthem commercial policies to each claim.
California Payer Challenges for Radiology
Every CA payer has specific rules for radiology claims. Here's how we navigate them.
Blue Shield of California / Anthem Radiology Claims
Blue Shield of California / Anthem processes the largest share of California commercial radiology claims. We know their CA specific fee schedules, prior authorization requirements for radiology procedures, and their appeal timelines when claims are denied. 26/TC splits must match the service your practice actually provides.
Medi-Cal Radiology Billing
Medi-Cal routes radiology patients through 5 managed care plans: LA Care, Health Net, Molina, and 2 more. Each MCO has its own radiology authorization and billing rules that we manage.
Medicare (Noridian) Radiology Coverage
Noridian processes Medicare radiology claims in California with its own Local Coverage Determinations. We navigate Noridian's policies around contrast rules to prevent medical necessity denials.
Denial Prevention for California Radiology
Common radiology denials in California include 26/tc splits must match the service your practice actually provides and with contrast, without contrast, and with+without have different codes and rates. Our team catches these issues before submission and appeals aggressively with CA payer-specific documentation when denials occur.
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What We Handle for California Radiology Practices
California Radiology Billing Cost Comparison
Hiring an in-house biller with radiology expertise in California costs $50K-$70K annually in salary alone. Add benefits, software, clearinghouse fees, and office space, and the true cost is even higher. At 2.49% of collections, Go Medical Billing provides an entire team of AAPC-certified radiology coders and CA payer specialists for a fraction of that cost.
$50K-$70K
In-House Biller Salary
+ benefits, software, space
2.49%
Go Medical Billing Rate
Full team, all services included
60-80%
Typical Cost Reduction
With better results
Related Pages
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Frequently Asked Questions
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